Explore what we can do together

OUR MISSION IS TO BE A SUPPORT SYSTEM TO THE NEW GENERATION OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THEM TO THRIVE.

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What We Offer

Make your Emergency Medicine Residency a unique and rich experience by accessing education and wellness resources.

For Medical Students Interested in EM

NCEMEF @ Florida Healthcare/USF Morsani College of Medicine GME

Tampa North Oak Hill Hospital Program

Choosing a residency is about more than geography or case volume—it’s about culture.

By supporting the Nature Coast Emergency Medicine community, our foundation demonstrates:

  • A genuine commitment to resident and student development

  • Institutional support for education beyond ACGME minimums

  • A program culture that values balance, mentorship, and long-term success

Medical students who rotate, interview, or train with us experience firsthand a program that is invested in their future.

  • We support learning initiatives that strengthen clinical confidence and professional growth, including:

    • Emergency medicine workshops and skills labs

    • Ultrasound and simulation-based education

    • Conference support and educational travel grants

    • Research, scholarly activity, and academic development

    These opportunities allow medical students and residents to gain exposure to high-level training while building strong academic foundations.

  • Flexible resources to support residents emotional and physical health from therapies to child care. Our program provides resident guided opportunities to create a sense of community beyond the ER.

    We actively promote physician wellness by supporting:

    • Burnout prevention initiatives

    • Mental health and resilience programming

    • Family-inclusive wellness events

    • Fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle sponsorship

    Our goal is to normalize wellness as a core competency of emergency medicine—not an afterthought.

  • We believe the best learning happens in strong communities. NCEMEF helps foster:

    • Mentorship connections between students, residents, and faculty

    • Networking opportunities with local emergency physicians

    • Community-building events that include families and support systems

    For medical students exploring EM, this means early access to guidance, advocacy, and belonging.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENTS & COMMUNITY

If you are interested in receiving our support, complete the OPEN FORM.

Our team will review your application and provide a prompt response.